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The Hon Angus Taylor MP

$6.5 million in grants for Digital Disrupters

Joint media release with the Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, the Hon Stuart Robert MP, and the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Hon Ben Morton MP

Australian start-ups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are being invited to submit innovative digital solutions to red-tape bottlenecks.

Corporate emissions reduction transparency (CERT) report to help business translate ambition into action

The Morrison Government is building on Australia’s gold standard national emissions reporting by raising the bar for corporate accountability and transparency.

Doorstop - Parliament House, Canberra

ANGUS TAYLOR: Yesterday I had a constructive and collegiate discussion with the National Party party room, and I'm sure I'll be doing the same today with the Liberal Party party room.

CEDA pathways towards net zero

Speech to leaders from government and private sector companies about forging pathways toward net zero.

Interview with Ben Fordham, 2GB Sydney

Interview discusses energy, carbon emissions, Glasgow summit, nuclear energy, Prince Charles, coal and gas industries, green hydrogen

AFR Energy and Climate Summit

Speech to the AFR Energy and Climate Summit

Grants to help manufacturers commercialise great ideas

Ten innovative manufacturers have received funding from the Morrison Government to help commercialise their great ideas.

2021 Australian energy statistics

Gas consumption is continuing to rise, underscoring the important role the gas-fired recovery is playing in driving Australia’s economic recovery and in delivering the reliable and affordable energy all Australians rely on. 

Advancing a gas-fired recovery and affordable, reliable power

The Morrison Government has awarded $30 million to support early works on Australian Industrial Power’s (AIP) Port Kembla gas-fired power station as it progresses to Final Investment Decision.

Ministerial appointment

I am honoured to serve as the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction. I thank the Prime Minister for this appointment.  

The Hon Keith Pitt MP

National Radioactive Waste Management Facility will create 45 jobs in Kimba

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, has reconfirmed the Government’s commitment that 45 local jobs will be created in Kimba through the establishment of the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.

US critical minerals contract a great result for Australian company

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt has congratulated Australian critical minerals company Lynas Corporation after today’s confirmation it’s signed an historic contract with the US Department of Defense.

Exploring for the Future program maps almost half of Australia’s resource potential

New figures from the Coalition Government’s $225 million Exploring for the Future program again show how important the resources sector is to the national economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New agency to safely and securely manage Australia’s radioactive waste

A dedicated agency will be established by the Australian Government for the management of Australia’s radioactive waste that brings together responsibility and expertise in this important and specialised field.

$55 million investment in Victorian gas plant shows industry confidence

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt welcomed the announcement by Cooper Energy of its $55 million investment in the Minerva gas plant as a great show of confidence in the industry.

Funding to expand Darwin's University precinct

Joint media release with the Hon Alan Tudge MP, Minister for Populations, Cities and Urban Infrastructure

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) campus will be expanded under a Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF)-funded project aimed at growing the city’s education and community precincts.

NAIF extension first step in further unlocking Northern Australia's potential

Joint media release with the Hon Michelle Landry MP, Assistant Minister for Northern Australia

The Coalition Government’s strong commitment to developing the economic potential of Australia’s north will continue after a decision to extend the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) a further five years.

Anti-GSG activists continue campaign of misinformation

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt stands by his support for a CSIRO-led report that confirms CSG fracking is safe for the environment, and condemns Lock the Gate’s unsubstantiated criticisms of this report.

WA project a crucial boost for critical minerals sector

Joint media release with the Hon Melissa Price MP, Minister for Defence Industry, and the Hon Michelle Landry MP, Assistant Minister for Northern Australia

The nation’s critical minerals sector will be boosted by a Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan to develop one of the world’s largest minerals sands project in Western Australia.

Government continues support for Maralinga

The Government will invest $2.5 million to support Traditional Owner aspirations and ensure the ongoing health and safety of people and the environment at Maralinga, South Australia.

The Hon Karen Andrews MP

Australian Made logo grant to help our exporters

The Morrison Government is helping Aussie exporters take on the world, grow their businesses and create new jobs, with a $5 million grant to extend the international reach of the Australian Made logo.

Fire-fighting innovation shares in $3.1m in grants boost

A Queensland company will soon be fitting its fire-fighting invention to helicopters across the globe, thanks to support from the Morrison Government.

Launch of the S&P/ASX ALL TECH Index – Australian Stock Exchange, Sydney

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology delivered a speech at the launch of the S&P/ASX ALL TECH Index.

Innovative projects to help Australians celebrate science

Forensic science, ocean sustainability and pop-up health lab projects are among those being funded by the Morrison Government’s 2020 National Science Week Grants.

Interview - Today show Channel 9

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on Channel 9's Today.
Allison Langdon: Well Australia will today reach for the stars with our new Space Agency to officially open its doors in Adelaide this morning.

Doorstop - Tonsley Innovation District, Adelaide

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews held a doorstop with Pro-Vice Chancellor – Research Impact at Flinders University, and Director of the Australian Industrial Transformation Institute Professor John Spoehr, CEO of the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre David Chuter, Managing Director of ASC Shipbuilding Craig Lockhart and Vice-Chancellor of Flinders University Professor Colin Stirling.

Research grant boost to navy frigates project

Joint media release with Premier of South Australia, the Hon Steven Marshall MP and Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Melissa Price MP
The Morrison Government is backing advanced manufacturing and South Australia’s defence sector, through a new industry-research collaboration.

Bushfire construction standard fee waived

The Morrison Government is partnering with Standards Australia to waive the fee for access to the bushfire construction standard, to support the recovery and rebuilding of bushfire ravaged communities.

Interview - 3AW Drive with Tom Elliott

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on 3AW Drive by Tom Elliott.
Tom Elliott:  Karen Andrews MP, Federal Minister for Industry, Science and Technology joins us right now.
Ms Andrews, good afternoon.
Karen Andrews: Hi, how are you?
Tom Elliott: I assume you’re disappointed that Holden is shutting down.

Interview - 2GB Ben Fordham Live

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on 2GB Ben Fordham Live.
Ben Fordham: The Federal Government is furious at General Motors for letting the Holden brand die. After operating for 164 years in Australia, Holden will be gone by the end of the year following today’s announcement. All dealerships close their doors, 600 Australians lose their jobs, and we could see an end to the Holden supercars.
On the line the Federal Minister for Industry, Karen Andrews. Minister, good afternoon.